The Widow Won, the Barkeep Lost: How to Enrich Your Family Stories, by Candace Marx
Schedule
Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 am
UTC-06:00Location
Via Zoom or in person at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL | Arlington Heights, IL
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On 16 May 1890, Arthur Bell bought a keg of beer from a saloon in Yorkville, Illinois. What happened next would forever change the fate of two families. This case study will demonstrate how to bring your family legends to life by adding historical, social, and cultural context. Numerous examples will help prove that researching your ancestors' friends, associates and neighbors (the FAN club) can reveal new clues and bring fresh points-of-view to old stories. Helpful and unique reference materials, including books and websites, will also be discussed.Candace Marx studied Fine Arts with a focus in illustration at Northern Illinois University. She holds a certificate from Boston University's online Genealogical Research Program, has completed the ProGen Study Groups program, and the Genetic Genealogy program at Excelsior College. Candace has volunteered at the St. Charles History Museum, transcribing Civil War-era journals of St. Charles and Fox Valley residents. Candace is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists' Chicago Chapter and an active board member of the Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS).
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